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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

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Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are soft, creamy cookies that blend real strawberries, rich cream cheese, and optional graham cracker crumbs for that perfect cheesecake flavor in handheld form. These dreamy treats are easy to make and full of indulgent charm—perfect for parties or everyday snacking.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes (+30–60 minutes chilling)
  • Cook Time: 10–12 minutes per batch
  • Total Time: ~1 hour
  • Yield: ~24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert / Cookies
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1¼ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries or chopped fresh strawberries (patted dry)
  • Optional: crushed graham crackers (for rolling/topping)
  • Optional: white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate

Instructions

  1. Cream butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in strawberries and optional white chocolate.
  6. Chill dough for 30–60 minutes.
  7. Scoop dough into balls and optionally roll in crushed graham crackers.
  8. Place on lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set.
  9. Cool for 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Pat fresh strawberries very dry to avoid soggy cookies.
  • Dough must be chilled to prevent spreading.
  • Graham crackers add a classic “cheesecake crust” texture.
  • Add a swirl of strawberry jam for a jammy variation.
  • Freeze cookie dough balls for up to 2 months for fresh cookies anytime.

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